A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat.A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat.A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat.
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- 2 wins & 19 nominations
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- TriviaThe movie was filmed in Stanley, a quiet seaside town in north-west Tasmania. Local spokespersons hoped the film would enhance the amount of tourists in the area.
- GoofsA framed photograph of Frank and Grace is shown on a shelf at approximately 1:08 in the movie. It appears that Frank is holding the baby in his right arm. This is a reversed image as evidenced by the direction his vest is buttoned. The same framed photo is shown twice later in the movie: at 1:35 sitting on what looks to be the same shelf and again at 1:57 being held in Hannah's hands. These show the correct orientation of the image with the child being held in his left arm.
- Quotes
Frank Roennfeldt: You only have to forgive once. To resent, you have to do it all day, every day, all the time. You have to keep remembering the bad things. It's too much work.
- Alternate versionsIn Singapore, the film was edited in order to obtain a PG classification. The distributor removed an entire sex scene from the film (between Tom and Isabel, in which some sexual movements and brief breast nudity is shown). The film was later passed M18 uncut for it's video release.
- SoundtracksAll Things Bright and Beautiful
Music by William H. Monk (uncredited) and lyrics by Cecil F. Alexander (uncredited)
[Incorrectly credited as 'Traditional']
Featured review
If you are not addicted to entertainment motion picture and you prefer deeper meaning. This movie is in my point of view a must watch. Metascore rated this movie 60 whilst it should be 75 minimum. Watch and if I am wrong please tell me why.
Michael Fassbender just takes emotion to a very realistic place and portrays a man with fear , regrets , love. The decision he makes , as a man , we can relate to it. Alicia Vikander also takes you on a journey that helps you understand what being a parent mean and the sacrifices that comes along with it.
Rachel Weisz plays her role very well and together with the two main actors gives us some very emotional scene. I was touched by this movie and blow away by the acting.
Some beautiful shots are taken and really helps to get in the mood for something different , heartbreaking , questionable . The line between right and wrong can be difficult to see and this movie also decides not to give you what you expect. The narrative of the story is simple and yet very complicated once you try understand the reasons for certain decision. Without really realising you , as an audience you start to ask yourself , what would do , as a women , as a man.
Questions like this scares people unfortunately , but I think we should embrace those movies that challenges you emotionally. It is part of who we are.
Michael Fassbender just takes emotion to a very realistic place and portrays a man with fear , regrets , love. The decision he makes , as a man , we can relate to it. Alicia Vikander also takes you on a journey that helps you understand what being a parent mean and the sacrifices that comes along with it.
Rachel Weisz plays her role very well and together with the two main actors gives us some very emotional scene. I was touched by this movie and blow away by the acting.
Some beautiful shots are taken and really helps to get in the mood for something different , heartbreaking , questionable . The line between right and wrong can be difficult to see and this movie also decides not to give you what you expect. The narrative of the story is simple and yet very complicated once you try understand the reasons for certain decision. Without really realising you , as an audience you start to ask yourself , what would do , as a women , as a man.
Questions like this scares people unfortunately , but I think we should embrace those movies that challenges you emotionally. It is part of who we are.
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- Ánh Đèn Giữa Hai Đại Dương
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- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,545,979
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,765,838
- Sep 4, 2016
- Gross worldwide
- $25,975,621
- Runtime2 hours 13 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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